Estimated energy class: E — Apartment (middle floor) in Parma, 100 m²
Your apartment in Parma is currently classified as energy class E according to the APE (Italian EPC). The assessment shows an energy performance index of 143.3 kWh per square metre per year and CO₂ emissions of 27.7 kg per square metre per year.
The rating is driven by several factors: the building was constructed between 1991 and 2005 and has no thermal insulation on the walls or roof, which increases heat loss. Although the windows are double‑glazed, the lack of envelope insulation, combined with a standard natural‑gas boiler and the climate‑zone E conditions (2502 degree‑days), keeps the energy consumption high.
With a floor area of 100 m² and three occupants, the heating demand is significant. These characteristics explain why the EPC places the dwelling in class E, but they also highlight the areas where targeted upgrades can deliver a better energy class and lower operating costs.
Most likely class E, possible range D–F.
Estimated EP EPgl,nren: 143.3 kWh/m²·year · Parma (PR), zone E
Estimated CO₂ emissions: 27.7 kgCO₂/m²·year
Class based on the official bands for this country; indicative estimate, not a substitute for an EPC from a qualified professional.
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To move from class E to a higher rating you can follow a step‑by‑step plan. Installing a heat pump is the quickest way to reach class D, with an investment of €8 000‑€18 000. Adding external wall insulation (cappotto) can push the rating to class C, costing between €16 000 and €40 000. Replacing the existing windows with high‑performance units can further improve the class to A1, with expenses ranging from €20 000 to €54 000. Finally, a 3 kWp photovoltaic system can bring the building to class A2, requiring an investment of €24 000‑€61 500. Each intervention reduces the EP and CO₂ values, delivering both environmental and financial benefits.
How to climb a class
Not sure where to start? Here is how to raise your home's energy class, step by step. Each step builds on the previous one: reaching a class also requires the works from the earlier steps.
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D1 Class D Start here −51% energyEP ~70 kWh/m²·year
- Install a heat pump 8,000–18,000 € Replaces the boiler with an efficient electric system: it heats, cools and uses less energy.
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C2 Class C −67% energyEP ~48 kWh/m²·year
- + Insulate the walls (external insulation) 8,000–22,000 € External wall insulation covers the outer walls and cuts heat loss: warmer in winter, cooler in summer.
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A13 Class A1 −74% energyEP ~37 kWh/m²·year
- + Replace the windows 4,000–14,000 € Double- or triple-glazed windows that stop draughts and heat loss from the windows.
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A24 Class A2 −82% energyEP ~27 kWh/m²·year
- + Photovoltaic system (3 kWp) 4,000–7,500 € Panels that generate electricity from the sun: they cut your grid use and your bill.
Purely indicative estimates, not a quantity survey. Real costs depend on many factors.
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| Municipality | Parma (PR), zone E · HDD 2502 |
| Building type | Apartment (middle floor) |
| Construction period | 1991–2005 |
| Floor area (m²) | 100 m² |
| Windows | Double glazing |
| Heating generator | Standard boiler |
| Energy carrier | Natural gas |
| Generator age (years) | 5 |
| Walls insulated? | No |
| Roof insulated? | No |
| Occupants | 3 |
Breakdown (non-renewable primary energy per m²)
| Heating | 118.4 kWh/m² |
| Domestic hot water | 20.8 kWh/m² |
| Cooling | 4.2 kWh/m² |
| Photovoltaic credit | −0.0 kWh/m² |
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